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Steam News18 March 20263mo ago

🚨 CryoDeath Major Update Coming Tomorrow + 45% OFF SALE

🚨 CryoDeath Major Update – UE5 Upgrade + Massive Overhaul We’re excited to release one of the biggest updates to CryoDeath so far.

In this update9

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What changed

6 fixes5 additions19 changes0 removals
  • Gameplay
  • Performance
  • UI and audio
  • Fixes
  • Balance
changed🚨 CryoDeath Major Update – UE5 Upgrade + Massive OverhaulWith this update, CryoDeath has been upgraded from Unreal Engine 4 to Unreal Engine 5.7 , alongside a wide range of improvements, fixes, and system upgrades.
changedπŸš€ Engine Upgrade – Unreal Engine 5.7Upgraded from UE4 β†’ UE5.7
changedπŸš€ Engine Upgrade – Unreal Engine 5.7Improved overall performance and stability
changedπŸš€ Engine Upgrade – Unreal Engine 5.7Strong foundation for future updates and visual improvements
changedπŸ”§ Gameplay & Quality of Life ImprovementsImproved grab system (increased distance and responsiveness)
addedπŸ”§ Gameplay & Quality of Life ImprovementsAdded haptic feedback and sound during interactions
tick damage2028tick damage increased, buff

CRYODEATH VR changes

changedWith this update, CryoDeath has been upgraded from Unreal Engine 4 to Unreal Engine 5.7 , alongside a wide range of improvements, fixes, and system upgrades.
changedUpgraded from UE4 β†’ UE5.7
changedImproved overall performance and stability
changedStrong foundation for future updates and visual improvements
changedImproved grab system (increased distance and responsiveness)

🚨 CryoDeath Major Update – UE5 Upgrade + Massive Overhaul

We’re excited to release one of the biggest updates to CryoDeath so far.

This update will be with you all tomorrow afternoon, but we couldn't keep it a secret any longer ....

This marks our second major overhaul in the last 3 months, as we continue to rapidly improve and evolve the experience based directly on player feedback.

With this update, CryoDeath has been upgraded from Unreal Engine 4 to Unreal Engine 5.7, alongside a wide range of improvements, fixes, and system upgrades.

πŸš€ Engine Upgrade – Unreal Engine 5.7

  • Upgraded from UE4 β†’ UE5.7

  • Improved overall performance and stability

  • Enhanced physics systems and interactions

  • Strong foundation for future updates and visual improvements

πŸ”§ Gameplay & Quality of Life Improvements

  • Improved grab system (increased distance and responsiveness)

  • Added haptic feedback and sound during interactions

  • Reworked drawer and container handling for smoother interaction

  • Objectives updated with rich text for improved clarity

πŸ–₯ UI Overhaul

  • Major UI rebuild using widget system

  • Improved usability and clarity across menus

  • Fixed wrist tool item info screen

  • Added Height Calibration button to wrist options

🌍 Localisation & Immersion

  • Added Chinese language support

  • Introduced β€œMother” voice system, providing guided assistance throughout the tutorial and early gameplay

  • Enhances immersion while improving onboarding and player clarity

  • Various localisation fixes and improvements

🧠 Systems & Progression Fixes

  • Reworked keycard lock logic for improved stability

  • Fixed progression issues (Level 1 lock bug, puzzle issues, request aid system)

  • Added additional batteries in tutorial level

  • Restored and updated tutorial videos

πŸ’₯ Physics & Performance Improvements

  • Reworked breakable object system

  • Fixed glass causing significant FPS drops

  • Improved ragdoll behaviour (player and creatures)

  • General physics adjustments (ongoing testing)

  • Fixed issue where items disappeared on break

⚠️ Balance Changes

  • Increased tick damage from 20 β†’ 28

πŸ›  Additional Fixes

  • Drawer interaction fixes

  • Box cover fixes

  • Collision improvements

  • General bug fixes and stability improvements

πŸ“’ Important

If the update does not appear, please restart Steam to ensure the latest version is downloaded.

We’re continuing to push CryoDeath forward at pace as we move toward the Meta Quest release, and your feedback remains a key part of that process.

Thank you for being part of the journey.

β€” Panic Point Games

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Steam News / 18 March 2026

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